Latest transfer news and rumors: Nunez wants move to Italy

The transfer window is officially open throughout Europe, and the rumor mill is in overdrive. Check in every day for all the latest buzz from across the soccer world.

Top story: Nunez open to Napoli switch

Napoli are planning what to do once they get Victor Osimhen off their books. The reigning Serie A champions would like to use the windfall to bankroll a move for Darwin Nunez, who started just eight Premier League matches for Liverpool last season.

Nunez cost an initial €75-million fee when he swapped Benfica for Liverpool three years ago. He's giving "total priority" to Napoli ahead of his widely anticipated summer exit from Merseyside. (Fabrizio Romano)

Other rumors

July 9

Tottenham set for £55M deal: Mohammed Kudus will undergo a medical at Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday before signing a six-year contract. His transfer from West Ham United will cost around £55 million. (The Athletic)

Spurs on Wissa watch: Tottenham are exploring a move for Yoane Wissa, who played for Thomas Frank at Brentford. The Bees are reluctant to lose Wissa following the exits of several key figures this summer. (BBC Sport)

Eze does it: Arsenal are open to adding a promising defender to their offer for Eberechi Eze in an effort to sweeten the deal for Crystal Palace. The Eagles value the playmaker at £68 million. (The Sun)

Amorim's deadline: Ruben Amorim wants Manchester United to sign Bryan Mbeumo before the squad travels to the United States on July 22. The Brentford forward could cost £65 million. (The Mirror)

Tussling for Tyler: Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, and West Ham United are all interested in Tyler Dibling. Southampton have set his price tag in the €55-€65 million range. (Sky Sport Germany)

Busy Black Cats: Sunderland's aggressive summer window is set to continue after the club agreed to a fee worth up to £20.5 million for Brighton & Hove Albion winger Simon Adingra. (Sky Sports News)

Forza Ferguson: Evan Ferguson is set to try to reignite his career in Italy. Brighton offered the striker to Roma on a free loan, but the Giallorossi will pay his salary during the season-long arrangement. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

July 8

Trio tracking Grealish: Tottenham, Newcastle, and Napoli are all keeping tabs on Manchester City's Jack Grealish. Pep Guardiola has publicly said that Grealish needs to leave so he can find playing time elsewhere. (The Sun)

Messi expected to stay: Inter Miami are "extremely confident" that Lionel Messi will reject Al-Ahli's advances and extend his contract. Messi's current deal with the MLS team expires at the end of this year. (The Athletic)

The price for Gyokeres: Arsenal are close to finalizing an agreement with Sporting CP for Viktor Gyokeres after coming to personal terms with the coveted Swedish striker. The deal will be worth €65 million, and the two clubs are discussing the payment structure. (ESPN)

Arsenal land Norgaard: Arsenal have completed the signing of Christian Norgaard. The Gunners will pay Brentford an initial £10 million for the Danish midfielder, and the deal could hit £12 million with bonuses. An announcement is imminent. (The Athletic)

Gonzalo going nowhere: Real Madrid won't entertain any offers - either for loan deals or permanent transfers - for Gonzalo Garcia this summer. The young striker, a breakout star at this summer's Club World Cup, is expected to be an important part of Xabi Alonso's squad. (Fabrizio Romano)

Carreras getting closer: Real Madrid and Benfica are in advanced talks over a deal for left-back Alvaro Carreras. The Spaniard's move to Madrid is expected to be finalized after the Club World Cup. (Marca)

Hojlund happy to stay: Rasmus Hojlund doesn't want to leave Manchester United this summer. The Red Devils could still decide to sell him if a good offer arrives, but the Danish striker won't push for an exit. (Fabrizio Romano)

Gala not giving up: Victor Osimhen has reached an agreement on personal terms with Galatasaray, who want to sign him permanently after his successful loan last season. But negotiations with Napoli are difficult. The Italian club already rejected a €60-million offer, and wants €75 million. (Sky Sport Italia)

July 7

Al-Ahli try to lure Messi: Al-Ahli are working to encourage Lionel Messi to join them when his contract with Inter Miami expires at the end of this year. The Saudi side will do whatever it takes to sign him. (L'Equipe)

De Paul pursuit: Inter Miami have opened talks with Atletico Madrid over a move for Rodrigo De Paul. The midfielder, who often acts as Messi's on-pitch bodyguard on Argentina duty, is open to joining the Herons. (Fabrizio Romano)

Capital conversations: Arsenal are discussing a move for Chelsea's Noni Madueke. He could cost over £50 million. Chelsea expressed a tentative interest in Ethan Nwaneri during the London clubs' talks. (The Telegraph)

Rossoneri duo staying: AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri said Monday that winger Rafael Leao and goalkeeper Mike Maignan will remain at the club for next season. (AC Milan)

Milan want striker: Victor Boniface is in talks over a potential move to AC Milan. Bayer Leverkusen would consider letting the striker leave after he scored eight goals over 19 league appearances last season. (Sacha Tavolieri)

More Saudi business: Al-Hilal are trying to convince Victor Osimhen to join them and are also in talks with Dusan Vlahovic. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Youssef En-Nesyri are backup options. (L'Equipe)

Magpies' money problems: Newcastle United could be punished for falling foul of financial regulations. That threat makes an expensive transfer for Tino Livramento to Manchester City more likely. (Football Insider)

July 6

Unwanted Nkunku: Christopher Nkunku is available for just £35 million after costing Chelsea £52 million to sign from RB Leipzig two years ago. The forward is on Manchester United's list of summer targets. (The Mirror)

DCL intel: Dominic Calvert-Lewin could join Manchester United on a free transfer. The club is trying to offload numerous expensive attackers, making room for the bargain-bin acquisition of the former Everton frontman. (The Sun)

Denzel bombshell: Manchester City believe Denzel Dumfries could offer depth at right-back following Kyle Walker's exit. The Dutch international has a €25-million release clause at Inter Milan. (Football Transfers)

Juve's midfield maneuver: Juventus will turn to Tottenham's Yves Bissouma if they can't get deals for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali or Inter's Davide Frattesi over the line. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Theo tale: Theo Hernandez won't join AC Milan's preseason training camp Monday while the club and Al-Hilal continue to discuss the terms of his potential transfer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

July 5

Ter Stegen intrigued by Inter: Barcelona want to offload Marc-Andre ter Stegen. The goalkeeper has drawn interest from Monaco, Galatasaray, and Inter Milan, with the latter being his likeliest destination. (Sport)

Rodrygo going: Brazilian winger Rodrygo is increasingly likely to leave Real Madrid this summer. Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain will need to pay at least £70 million to sign him. (The Mirror)

Moving for Marcus: Barcelona will hold talks with Manchester United in the coming days over the possible signing of Marcus Rashford. The Spanish champions would prefer a loan deal with a purchase option. (Foot Mercato)

Hakan going home: Turkish international Hakan Calhanoglu is keen on a move to Galatasaray. The Super Lig champions and Inter Milan are discussing the potential transfer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Newcastle to spend big: Newcastle United want to sign Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini, who is valued at around £30million. Pricey moves for James Trafford and Anthony Elanga are also on the agenda. (The Times)

July 4

Garcia turning heads: Chelsea are interested in signing Real Madrid's Gonzalo Garcia. The Blues could spend €40 million on the 21-year-old and get rid of Nicolas Jackson to make space for him up front. (Sport)

Brentford won't budge: Brentford are refusing to lower their asking price for Bryan Mbeumo. The forward has made it clear he wants to join Manchester United, but the Bees want at least £63 million for him. (The Standard)

Barca back for Diaz: Nico Williams' surprising decision to shun Barcelona and sign a new long-term contract with Athletic Bilbao has forced the Catalan club to shift attention back to Liverpool's Luis Diaz. A new approach for the Colombian is imminent. (Fabrizio Romano)

Garnacho won't leave EPL: Manchester United and Alejandro Garnacho are in agreement that the Argentine will leave the club this summer, but he'd like to stay in England and join another Premier League club. (Fabrizio Romano)

July 3

Barca ponder Dumfries deal: Barcelona are mulling a move for Inter Milan wing-back Denzel Dumfries, who has a €25-million release clause in his contract that's valid until the middle of July. (Fabrizio Romano)

Man Utd move for Watkins: Manchester United have stepped up their interest in Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins. Tentative talks have taken place between the two clubs, with Villa asking for about £60 million. (Daily Mirror)

Mosquera wants Arsenal: Spanish defender Cristhian Mosquera, 21, has rejected a new contract offer from Valencia because he wants to seal a transfer to Arsenal this summer. (Las Provincias)

Vlahovic willing to ride pine: Dusan Vlahovic would rather sit out the upcoming season and leave Juve as a free agent in 2026 instead of accepting a move that he's not excited about this summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Inter scouting at CWC: With Hakan Calhanoglu's future unclear, Inter have asked for information about Palmeiras midfielder Richard Rios. Several European clubs are interested in the Colombian. (Matteo Moretto)

Boys are back in town: Bologna are close to bringing former Italian internationals Ciro Immobile and Federico Bernardeschi back to Serie A. Immobile will soon terminate his Besiktas deal, while Bernardeschi has already parted ways with Toronto FC. (Fabrizio Romano)

Saudis submit Retegui offer: Al-Qadsiah have tabled an official €40-million bid for Atalanta's Mateo Retegui, and have begun talks with the player's camp. Atalanta want a larger fee to let the striker go. (Fabrizio Romano)

Laporte ready to return: Aymeric Laporte could leave Al-Nassr and return to Europe. Athletic Bilbao have reached out to the 31-year-old defender to discuss personal terms. (El Correro)

Lyon name their price: The likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool have joined continental sides Bayern Munich and Napoli in the hunt for Malick Fofana. With a bidding war brewing, Lyon have set their initial asking price for the 20-year-old winger at £51.5 million. (Independent)